HighwayValue

This code list is used in association with the Highway attribute which is present within the Transport Link Feature Type. For Transport Links that represent road or path features, this value describes the type of road or path represented e.g. 'Motorway', 'Footway', 'Trunk_primary'.

Label	Definition
motorway	A restricted access major divided highway, normally with 2 or more running lanes plus emergency hard shoulder.
trunk	The most important roads in a country's system that aren't motorways. Not necessarily a divided highway.
primary	The next most important roads in a country's system. Often link larger towns.
secondary	The next most important roads in a country's system. Often link towns.
tertiary	The next most important roads in a country's system. Often link smaller towns and villages.
unclassified	The least important through roads in a country's system i.e. minor roads of a lower classification than tertiary, but which serve a purpose other than access to properties. Often link villages and hamlets. The word 'unclassified' is a historical artefact of the UK road system and does not mean that the classification is unknown.
residential	Roads which serve as an access to housing without the function of connecting settlements. Often lined with housing.
motorway_link	The link roads (sliproads/ramps) leading to/from a motorway from/to a motorway or lower class highway. Normally with the same motorway restrictions.
trunk_link	The link roads (sliproads/ramps) leading to/from a trunk road from/to a trunk road or lower class highway.
primary_link	The link roads (sliproads/ramps) leading to/from a primary road from/to a primary road or lower class highway.
secondary_link	The link roads (sliproads/ramps) leading to/from a secondary road from/to a secondary road or lower class highway.
tertiary_link	The link roads (sliproads/ramps) leading to/from a tertiary road from/to a tertiary road or lower class highway.
living_street	For living streets which are residential streets where pedestrians have legal priority over cars. Speeds are kept very low and where children are allowed to play on the street.
service	For access roads or within an industrial estate, camp site, business park, car park, alleys etc.
pedestrian	For roads used mainly/exclusively for pedestrians in shopping and some residential areas which may allow access by motorised vehicles only for very limited periods of the day. To create a 'square' or 'plaza' create a closed way and tag as pedestrian.
track	Roads for mostly agricultural or forestry uses.
bus_guideway	A busway where the vehicle guided by the way (though not a railway) and is not suitable for other traffic.
escape	For runaway truck ramps, runaway truck lanes, emergency escape ramps, or truck arrester beds. It enables vehicles with braking failure to safely stop.
raceway	A course or track for (motor) racing
road	A road/way/street/motorway/etc. of unknown type. It can stand for anything ranging from a footpath to a motorway.
busway	A dedicated roadway for bus rapid transit systems.
footway	For designated footpaths mainly/exclusively for pedestrians. This includes walking tracks and gravel paths.
bridleway	For horse riders. Pedestrians are usually also permitted, cyclists may be permitted depending on local rules/laws. Motor vehicles are forbidden.
steps	Indication of whether there are steps.
corridor	For a hallway inside of a building.
path	A non-specific path.
via_ferrata	A via ferrata is a route equipped with fixed cables, stemples, ladders, and bridges in order to increase ease and security for climbers.
cycleway	For designated cycleways.
proposed	For planned roads
construction	For roads under construction.
bus_stop	A small bus stop where passengers wait.
crossing	A crosswalk. Pedestrians can cross a street here; e.g. zebra crossing.
elevator	An elevator or lift, used to travel vertically, providing passenger and freight access between pathways at different floor levels.
emergency_bay	An area beside a highway where you can safely stop your car in case of breakdown or emergency.
give_way	A give way or Yield sign
milestone	Highway location marker
mini_roundabout	Similar to roundabouts, but at the center there is either a painted circle or a fully traversable island.
motorway_junction	Indicates a junction. ref=* should be set to the exit number or junction identifier. Some roads – e.g., the A14 – also carry junction numbers, so the tag may be encountered elsewhere despite its name
passing_place	The location of a passing space.
platform	A platform at a bus stop or station.
rest_area	Place where drivers can leave the road to rest, but not refuel.
services	A service station to get food and eat something, often found at motorways.
speed_camera	A fixed road-side or overhead speed camera.
stop	A stop sign.
street_lamp	A street light, lamppost, street lamp, light standard, or lamp standard is a raised source of light on the edge of a road, which is turned on or lit at a certain time every night.
toll_gantry	A toll gantry is a gantry suspended over a way, usually a motorway, as part of a system of electronic toll collection.
traffic_mirror	Mirror that reflects the traffic on one road when direct view is blocked.
traffic_signals	Lights that control the traffic
trailhead	Designated place to start on a trail or route
turning_circle	A turning circle is a rounded, widened area usually, but not necessarily, at the end of a road to facilitate easier turning of a vehicle. Also known as a cul de sac.
turning_loop	A widened area of a highway with a non-traversable island for turning around, often circular and at the end of a road.